INSURANCE BLOG

Taking Care of Your Home Could Have Twice the Benefit — By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager — As we’ve been sharing with clients, both in person and in our newsletter content, the costs to insure a home continue to rise, across the spectrum of insurance carriers. While recovering from…

If you’re planning a home improvement project, you probably have many contractors available to choose from. How do you pick the right one that will get the job done safely and without liability issues? Follow these tips. — Get Word-of-Mouth Recommendations — One of the best ways you can find a…

Useful Downloads and Documents for Protecting Your Property and Assets from Dangerous Winter Conditions — With these frigid Winter temperatures upon us, it's important to be mindful of tips to prevent the pipes and sprinkler systems in your home or business from freezing, which could lead to…

When you tackle home improvement projects, it’s wise to prioritize those that add the most to your property’s value, especially if you might put your home on the market in the next few years. Here are the renovations that give you the biggest return on your investment. — Kitchen Remodels — If you’…

— Four Actions You Can Take to Help Mitigate Rising Homeowners Rates — By Lauren Dallas, Personal Lines Manager — Annual increases in property insurance — whether dwelling/homeowners coverage or commercial property insurance — are not unusual. We typically see dwelling coverage increases around 4%…

— The GCB Team Continues its Annual Holiday Tradition — By Staci Remley, Operations Manager — This year, our agency is once again continuing its tradition of giving back to the community we serve in partnership with local nonprofit organization The Macomb Charitable Foundation. Since 2006, when my…

If you have a young driver in your home, you may be fearful about them driving on their own, especially in bad weather or road construction. Here are some tips to share with them to improve safety by adapting their driving to current conditions. — Rain, Snow and Ice — It’s not always possible to…

Your boat is an investment that gives you tons of fun all summer long. But come the cold weather months, you want to make sure it’s properly winterized before you store it, so it’s protected from weather and other hazards. Here’s a quick list of steps you should take before storing. — Decide…

Homeowners today have never had more ways to save money through technology. Here are five smart home devices that will help you cut down on your bills and improve your home’s safety. Better safety can mean fewer insurance claims and less hassle for you. — Smart Programmable Thermostat — A…

If you’re on the fence about renting or owning a home, here’s a helpful look at the upsides of each option. Remember to get the right insurance when you make your choice, so your property is fully protected. — The Advantages of Renting — When you rent, you don’t have to commit to a neighborhood or…